Bible Questions & Discussion PAGE 128

  • Daruled - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Adam,

    Responding with worldly wisdom in response to spiritual wisdom is the epitome of folly. I apologize if I have offended you.
  • Daruled - 6 months ago
    I'm just going to come right out and say it, it's silly to get caught up in which translation is the "true" translation. I will give everyone a different view; and, I'll do that by asking a question: Which gospel, (Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John) is the "real" gospel? You see, these gospels are subtly different, and one more so (John) yet logically, Christ only lived one life on this earth so "logically" there can only be one "true" gospel! The answer is, they are all the true gospel! So, which translation is the "true" translation; the answer to that lies in WHY Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John are all the true gospel: Because God desires to speak to us All (humans). The same is true of the different translations, some "hear" Kjv best and some niv etc What is the holy bible but paper and ink? It's God The Holy Spirit who "SPEAKS" to us individually, and as individuals we are unique, therefore God speaks to EACH one of us in our own unique way!
  • Jimbob - 6 months ago
    To all who seek His Truth!

    There are many different subjects discussed here, some are more important than others.

    This one is very, very important!

    If you believe the KJB is just another translation then I challenge you to take a small amount of your time and find (Truth is Christ) on youtube and watch the video named, The 1611th Mention of LORD (And Why Its A Really Big Deal)

    There have been many on this site who have said the KJB is a good translation, but its just another translation.

    If you believe that then you are in error, and this is a major subject to hold in error. Especially since we are living the Lastdays NOW!

    If you find that video and watch it, you will see how God is the author of the KJB!

    If you believe the KJB is just another translation and you don't take the time and find this video and watch it, Then it would seem by that action that you are not seeking His Truth as much as you may think you are.

    Truth is much more important than pride.

    God Bless those who do seek His Truth!

    (Truth is Christ) on youtube and watch this video (The 1611th Mention of LORD (And Why Its A Really Big Deal)

    It would be interesting to hear some of your thoughts about this video. I think it is truly Amazing!
  • Jim Miller - In Reply - 6 months ago
    The Word of God is inerrant.
  • Jema - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Yes , humans are desperate to disprove the existence of God . We can be sure that if this is what they are telling us that they have done , then they have done much more . We are surplus to requirements now . Once upon a time we were needed to do all kinds of jobs , now machines can do so many things and people are redundant . If humans are needed they can be ' created ' and perfected , to do their specific roles , genetically . But God is real , He is alive and He is all powerful . The earth and all the universe is His and He is in control , no matter what humans may think Revelation Ch 4 , V 10+11. God loves His creation and He will intervene to stop the pride and ruthlessness of humans in their tracks . Please , everyone , remember to pray : Thy Kingdom Come ! Much love to you all in Christ , stay strong in the months ahead , remember who loves you the most !
  • GiGi - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Yes, Jema,

    Was reading up on this "breakthrough development using stem cells to create a human embryo, yet since it was not from a fertilized egg they are not calling it a human life technically, so they use this as an excuse for calling this technology "ethical".

    Science and medicine really took a leap into what is really God's realm, that of conception of human beings, "fertility treatments" that manipulate bodies and hormones, fertilizing in vitro, cloning, as well as the various ways we try to we try to eliminate life before birth or even conception. This tampering with the very nature of the creation of life to control it is not from God. But we have fallen far down the slippery slope. Reproductive research and health services are playing at being god in this area of our society. I wish we could turn back the time to before ideas like Eugenics and Genetic engineering began. But alas, I think we have gone over the brink. It was only a matter of time.

    Genesis 11:6 says "And the Lord said, "Behold, the people is one, and they have all one language, and this they begin to do (Towe of Babel); and now nothing will be restrained from them, which they have imagined to do."

    In our day, language is not a barrier in Science anymore. We have come again to the "Babel" of our time, when mankind can think together and accomplish whatever they imagine to do.

    There will be a judgment for this, just like the flood of Noah's day, and the scattering of the people from Babel. This time, it most likely will be the judgment promised at the end of the age. The upside is, Christ will return and destroy all who oppose Him and redeem all who believe to the fullest. Praise be to God.
  • Rainwalker - In Reply - 6 months ago
    120 "years" to construct the ark.. typo I'm sure
  • Oseas - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Hi Jim Miller

    Greetings in Christ JESUS

    See. Dan, like the SDA sect, interprets it literally differently from you. Actually, they interpret that just like the Pharisees, and Scribes, and Priests, our Lord JESUS also kept the Law of the 10 commandments that GOD gave to Moses and his body-the people of Israel- to keep them.

    Paul the Apostle, a former Pharisee extremist, knew very well to distinguish the difference between what GOD gave to Moses and to JESUS, what was given to Moses was the dead letter of the Law, and Israel was as always a simply sinful nation, but what was given to JESUS is the Spirit of the Law, the only one capable of giving life to the disciples of Him, JESUS really FULFILLED the Law. GOD is Spirit.

    By the way, the body without the Spirit is dead ( James 2:26), the dead do not praise the Lord ( Psalm 119:17), so the keepers (Jews or Gentiles) of the dead letter of the Law of Moses that lasted until John the Baptist as JESUS warned, they all are dead, and they do not praise the Lord at all, they do not believe in the revelation and determination of JESUS that the dead letter of the Law given to Moses lasted only and only until John the Baptist. period

    The heavens(the 1st and 2nd heavens, i.e. the Dispensations of the Old and New Testaments(the 3rd heaven shall be still established- Luke 20:35-36, among other biblical references) and the earth(the current rebel Israel), which are now, by the same Word are kept in store, reserved unto fire against this Day of Judgment and perdition of ungodly men.

    Romans 2:12&14

    12 For as many as have sinned without Law(the Gentiles) shall also PERISH without Law: and as many as have sinned in the Law(the Jews) shall be JUDGED by the Law;

    14 For when the Gentiles, which have not the Law, do by nature the things contained in the Law, these, having not the Law, are a Law unto themselves:

    13 (For not the hearers of the Law are just before GOD, but the doers of the Law shall be justified.

    Get ready
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Kab

    Also spelt as cab: a dry measure which is mentioned in this verse, "And the fourth part of a cab of dove's dung for five pieces of silver".(2 Ki.6:25). It is similar as jot or tittle, to indicate insignificance however has their place in context of the whole. Owing to man's fallen state even qabh (or kab) is overvalued. In such times of distress the Prodigal son must content with husks ('And no man gave unto him.'). War brings famine, death hunger and plague in its wake. Ways of the world allow life of indulgence and also bring affluenza. Come crisis, man is left to feed himself.

    The context here is the famine in Samaria. Because of wickedness in high places the prophet of God requires a hiding place to which ravens bring food.(1 Ki.17:4). By the same token God is longsuffering who lets sinner survive, so shall he find kab for a price no matter where. Fourth part of it signifies it. (See under N-numbers, command)
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Abel Beth Maccah

    A fortified city (2 Sa.20:16) where Sheba had taken refuge in his revolt against David. It is not to be confused with the great stone of Abel. The new cart bearing the Ark of the Covenant stopped at the place where the great stone stood (1 Sa.6:18). The Spirit has placed two tags here to give its significance. Firstly Joshua is a variant for Jesus and the phrase 'unto this day' similarly refers to the day of the Son. "Which stone remaineth unto this day in the field of Joshua, the Bethshemite". The place is associated with the sacrifice of Abel.

    The difference between the stone of Abel and Abel Beth Maccah can be understood from another example. The place where Lot chose to settle, and he chose the cities of the plains leaving the other for Abraham to take.
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Priestly Garments

    And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it. (Ex.28:16-17)

    The same foursquare specified for the most holy place is continued in the matter of garments, which symbolize righteousness. The office of the high priest was with reference to Jesus Christ the High Priest of our profession. (He.3:1). Righteousness of service was imputed to priests whose service stopped with death. For this reason foursquare refers to the earth.

    Most holy place referred to a certain space. It is as distinct as God commanding Moses 'for the place whereon thou standest is holy ground.' So he had no right to come near Him as he was, 'Take off your sandals' (Ex.3:5). God consecrates specific part for His purpose. His righteousness is established in terms of space.

    Foursquare is the breastplate. It had to be a span in length and breadth when doubled, and consequently two spans long one way before it was doubled. Between these doublings, the Urim and Thummim were placed. This foursquare doubled so it carried the two stones, which refers to the fourth office of the High Priest. It is a breastplate of judgement which Jesus Christ as the Word represented grace and truth.

    Jesus Christ as the fulfillment. Alpha Omega, the beginning and the ending(Re.1:8). Foursquare is applied to eternity where the holy city of God has same length, breadth and it relates to time. Thus the High Priest represented by Levitical priesthood has a fourth dimension which is of time. Jesus Christ is the same yesterday and today and forever (He.13:8)
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Priestly Garments

    In the garments that God commanded Moses to make, for service, the Spirit gives qualities required under Levitical priesthood.

    "And thou shalt make the breastplate of judgment with cunning work; after the work of the ephod thou shalt make it; of gold, of blue, and of purple, and of scarlet, and of fine twined linen, shalt thou make it./ Foursquare it shall be being doubled; a span shall be the length thereof, and a span shall be the breadth thereof./ And thou shalt set in it settings of stones,(Ex.28:16-17)

    Front and back

    What is the significance of the foursquare being doubled? It has a front and back is it not?

    When Moses requested God to reveal his face God would only reveal his 'backside' which gives us an insight into the narrative mode of the Spirit.

    "Thou canst not see my face: for there shall no man see me, and live./ And the Lord said, Behold, there is a place by me, and thou shalt stand upon a rock:/ And it shall come to pass, while my glory passeth by, that I will put thee in a clift of the rock, and will cover thee with my hand while I pass by:/ And I will take away mine hand, and thou shalt see my back parts: but my face shall not be seen.(Ex.33:19-23)".

    The breastplate is for glory and beauty. That is the front. Its real purpose is in matters where the high priest was called to mediate. It was the breastplate of judgment, because he wore it upon his breast when he went to ask counsel of the Lord, to give judgment in any particular case; as also when he sat as judge to teach the law, and to determine controversies. (Le.10:11;De.17:8-9). So backside held the key to his office. It relates to Christ the Mediator. Glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ is the light of the knowledge, which is shed in our hearts. (2 Co.4:6)
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Galilee, sea of

    So called from the province of Galilee, which bordered on the western side.(Matt.4:18). It was also called the "Sea of Tiberias," from the celebrated city of that name. ( John 6:1) At its north-western angle was a beautiful and fertile plain called "Gennesaret," and from that it derived the name of "Lake of Gennesaret." There are three names as given above to the same body of water associated with the life of Jesus. The same lake, the same Word.

    Here we shall consider two events associated with this sea. We are all familiar with the Last Supper and it signaled the beginning of the end for the Son of man. After he is risen in St John 21:1-14 we are looking at the First Supper,- and it signifies life after life.

    It is thus we need look at the apparent 'inconsistencies' that many scholars have pointed out. The truth of Synoptic gospels is established by God; and how John has been illumined to provide the miracle of the draughts of fishes after resurrection makes it true; equally true is the account of Luke. ( Luke 5:1-11). Luke is referring to fishers of men while John is introducing it as abundant life ahead of every believer because Jesus Christ is raised.
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Upper Room (2 of 2)

    "Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and alms deeds which she did.(9:36)

    Peter raised Tabitha in the presence of the risen Christ for which the tag 'upper room' serves well.

    We have another instance in the First Book of the Kings where the upper room served for the presence of God. Prophet Elijah accordingly took the dead child to 'the upper room' and. raised the widow's son to life. Thereafter he brings the boy down and presents him to his mother saying, "See, thy son, liveth". The upper room is special.

    While we are studying of the conversion of Saul we saw it was from the world of 'now' into the world of the Spirit and before the presence of God and the throne of God where Christ sits on the right hand. So the upper room is defined as the presence of God where his promises are to be brought to pass. "He sent his word, and healed them, and delivered them from their destructions."(Ps.107:20).

    The widow magnified the Lord who fulfilled His promise. "And the woman said to Elijah, Now by this I know that thou art a man of God, and that the word of the Lord in thy mouth is truth."(1 Ki.17:17-24)

    Heart of man is a spiritual space and not to be confused for the anatomical part. "He that dwelleth in the secret place of the most High shall abide under the shadow of the Almighty." (Ps.91:1) Shadow serves as a shield ( " I am your shield' Ge.17:1) and spiritually it explains,"that at the least the shadow of Peter passing by might overshadow some of them," was for the healing.
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Upper Room (1 of 2)

    In the Acts of the Apostles we have an incident where St Peter raised the dead woman. (Ac.9:37-41)The Spirit is particular to state he did so in the upper room. It is a space or the face, so heaven acts in tandem with the earth. Jesus had promised his disciples, "Whatsoever you shall loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven."(Matt.18:18). All the promises of God in him are yea and Amen..

    The Spirit uses the face as a tag. Upper room serves as the face to which the Spirit introduces the creation account thus, 'The Spirit of God moved upon the face of waters."

    We have several instances:

    In the Lucan gospel we have a physical space earmarked where Jesus shared his last supper. "Then you shall say to the master of the house, 'The Teacher says to you, "Where is the guest room where I may eat the Passover with My disciples?" '/Then he will show you a large, furnished upper room; there make ready.""( Luke 22:7-NKJV).

    Later as commanded by the risen Christ the eleven disciples gathered together in an upper room in Jerusalem to choose a replacement for Judas who betrayed Jesus. They were there to keep the number twelve intact. It provided the command number 12 the doctrine of Christ, which established the spiritual credentials of the nascent church. The promise to them was,"if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven./ For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them."(Matt.18-19-20-NKJV)
  • Jema - 6 months ago
    Human foetus , created by humans , from stem cells . We are for sure in the end days as science and it's proponents reach up to grasp the knowledge that pertains only to God , Thy Kingdom Come ! :) .
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Cabul

    King Solomon entered into an agreement with the king of Tyre for raising funds for building the Temple and his palace. He palmed off twenty cities in the land of Galilee, which were' good for nothing' and received a loan of six score talents of gold. When King Hiram came to visit the lands, he was displeased and called them Cabul meaning 'nothingness'.

    In order to pay him back King Solomon however raised a levy. On "all the people that were left of the Amorites, Hittites, Perizzites, Hivites, and Jebusites, which were not of the children of Israel."(1 Ki.9:29-30). This heavy burden creates a sequence events on which the kingdom would split as God had foreseen.

    What made them 'the land of Cabul' but disobedience? (De.20:17) The disobedience of Israel was towards Jesus Christ is the heir of all things. The Spirit therefore uses the expression unto this day' 'And he (Hiram) called them the land of Cabul unto this day(v.12)'.

    How wise was King Solomon? " For it is written, I will destroy the wisdom of the wise, and will bring to nothing the understanding of the prudent." (1 Co.1:19) Have we not seen the movers and shakers of this world shortchange the rights of the marginalized people but what does Jesus say,"Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven"? (Matt.5:10)
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Body As A Measurement

    The body of Jesus Christ was prepared before the worlds began. "For in him dwelleth all the fullness of the Godhead bodily. / And ye are complete in him, which is the head of all principality and power. (Col.2: 9-10)" This single standard fullness of God is same as fullness of the Son. This is the measurement with which the holy city of God shall be measured. (Re.21: 17). It is that of an angel which refers to the Spirit of Christ. Every body that puts the righteousness is a spiritual body that speaks for man.

    "For we know that if our earthly house of this tabernacle were dissolved, we have a building of God, an house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens./ For in this we groan, earnestly desiring to be clothed upon with our house which is from heaven"(2 Co.5:1-2) This is the invisible envelope of a spiritual body.

    " If so be that being clothed we shall not be found naked./ For we that are in this tabernacle do groan, being burdened: not for that we would be unclothed, but clothed upon, that mortality might be swallowed up of life./ Now he that hath wrought us for the selfsame thing is God, who also hath given unto us the earnest of the Spirit."(2 Co.5:3-5)

    Whoever abides in him puts on Christ, whose position never changes. We abiding in him bear fruits. So spiritual body serves as an envelope. The indwelling Spirit is like an in-house tutor strengthening our spiritual lives. Our soul or inner man is consequently strengthened. (Ep.3:16-19)
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Ark of Noah (2 of 2)

    It took 120 days to construct the ark. We are to be conformed in the likeness of the Son. 40x3 where three is the command number for the Son. The ark was three stories high. Our body, soul and spirit are to be wholly circumscribed by the mind of the Son who obeyed his Father totally.

    The ark was 300 cubits long, 50 cubits broad, 30 cubits high. Of the last point with regards to the height we have this line," Fifteen cubits upward did the waters prevail(Ge.8:20a)"

    What does this tell us? We are living two worlds at the same time, world of the flesh and of the Spirit. Water level gave 15 cubits above, signifying each believer negotiated heaven and earth alike trusting in the Lord God.

    Noah's Ark also serves to indicate the Millennial Reign of Jesus Christ is in mid-air than on the earth. For this reason New Jerusalem descends from heaven, glory of which all earth shall see. "Every eye shall see him', even so, Amen. (Re.1:7)

    Symbolism of body wherever the Spirit uses, is bound up with the Sovereignty of the Will. Thus symbolism of a Lamb and a stone 'cut not with hands' are within direct frame of reference to the Son.
  • Bennymkje - 6 months ago
    Ark of Noah (1 of 2)

    The Spirit sets the ark as foreshadow of believer called to be elect. All those who have made a covenant by sacrifice are similarly shut in (Ge.7:16) The believer is insulated from corruption within and without.

    The ark is made of gopher-wood but just the same faith built it. "By faith Noah, being warned of God of things not seen as yet, moved with fear, prepared an ark to the saving of his house; by the which he condemned the world, and became heir of the righteousness which is by faith."(He.11:7)

    God specified the Ark of the Covenant (Ex.25:10-11)

    God's instruction with regards to the specifications was not only for his family but also for His creation. As Adam before him Noah was His steward. "And take thou unto thee of all food that is eaten, and thou shalt gather it to thee; and it shall be for food for thee, and for them.(Ge.6:19-21)

    While God judged all flesh they were to remain sealed within the ark volume of which is to be spiritually understood. In order to set in context we have the decree of God. "And the LORD said, My spirit shall not always strive with man, for that he also is flesh: yet his days shall be an hundred and twenty years."(Ge.6:3). This is pendent to the everlasting covenant. Days of man is set in relation to the day appointed for the Son and it is word based.

    He shall not henceforth strive with man in the Man component, on the basis of the day of creation but in terms of the logos aspect of the Son who therefore represents the way for his salvation. The Spirit tags Gospel by the command number 12. Every man shall bear his burden and shall be responsible to keep this covenant "Gather my saints together unto me; those that have made a covenant with me by sacrifice."(Ps.50:5). Predestination disperses all spiritual blessings in his Son to man who is committed. Jesus Christ the same yesterday, today and forever.
  • Jim Miller - In Reply - 6 months ago
    1 John 3:23-24 And this is his commandment, That we should believe on the name of his Son Jesus Christ, and love one another, as he gave us commandment. And he that keepeth his commandments dwelleth in him, and he in him. And hereby we know that he abideth in us, by the Spirit which he hath given us.
  • Richard H Priday - 6 months ago
    Zechariah 6

    The first 9 verses discuss 4 horses which are likely the same spiritual entities listed in Revelation. The white horse is described as going with the black horse and somehow "quieting my spirit" in the north country. This seems to be referring to the angel himself; likely a scenario at that time with nations attempting to intrude from the north. Verse 10 mentions people coming out of captivity; which is somewhat paralleled in recent years with the Jews coming from Russia and other areas; and fulfilled completely during the Millennium after the Tribulation when captives are freed.

    Verses 11-15 discuss crowning Joshua; but then mention the final fulfillment with "The BRANCH" starting in verse 12. The Messianic rule is clear here with the building of the Millennial Temple (verses 12-13); and the O.T. saints crowned as a "memorial" verse 14. Finally; verse 15 shows people from far off (probably nations throughout the world) and indicates these things happen "if ye will diligently obey the voice of the Lord your God." (v. 15).

    We can see from this near and far fulfillments; as well as conditionally what would have perhaps been sooner in coming to pass with continual obedience; which of course is impossible in the law. We certainly can learn today to continue to be salt and light ( Matt. 5:13-14) so as not to allow spiritual decay farther before the Lord's return. Christ was necessary to fulfill the role of Priest for our justification but also wat the final Prophet as well as the King of Kings. Scripture demonstrates that the most godly have from time to time fallen short ( Numbers 20:10-13; Matthew 11:3). The Lord wishes to move in His Body the church but will withdraw His candlestick when we fall short ( Revelation 2:5).

    Study Ezekiel 40-48 for further insights on the Millennial Temple as well as changes on the earth at that time.
  • Frankie J - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Hi Jim

    Romans 1:21-32

    Romans 1:32

    the words knowing the judgements of God, implies they have a knowledge of God

    Whether they profess to be a Christian or not

    the righteous judgements of the Holy, Holy, Holy God will find them out! Hebrews 4:12,13

    & will reward them according to their deeds, if not confessed with a godly sorrow unto repentance & forsaken, which is a reward according to their deeds also.
  • Daveinbundy - 6 months ago
    Hi Josephine. I think that the others on the ship all worshipped different gods and obviously their prayers were useless. When they asked Jonah and he told them that he was a Hebrew and worshipped God, it was a testimony to those on the ship that the God of the Hebrews is real because he was the cause of the storm. This fits with the narrative of Jonah being an accidental evangelist-he didn't want to go to Nineveh to tell the Ninevites to repent and turn to God (but ultimately did), he didn't go out of his way to tell those on the ship but only did when his hand was forced.

    Notice though that the people on the ship must have believed that the God Jonah worshipped is real because they called out to God and perhaps turned to him as a result. Then when Jonah finally preaches to the Ninevites they also accept what he says.

    One of the lessons that I take away from Jonah is that God uses who he wants to use and we don't have to be perfect people to achieve good things if God wills it, so none of us has an excuse, we should all be doing what God calls us to do (go and make disciples of all nations).
  • Daruled - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Jim,

    It is my belief that God (the True Author of Scripture) is speaking of our testimony. You see, all sin leads unto death; "For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord." Romans 6:23 KJV. So how can there be a sin that leads NOT unto death? The only thing that makes sense is God is speaking of our testimony; you see, Christ's most scathing rebuke is "hypocrite". Keeping this in mind, hypocrisy "kills" our testimony! I can admit I'm a sinner and still Proclaim Christ's Healing in my life! For instance: If I proclaim that God healed me of drug addiction, yet I'm found to still be doing drugs I'm a hypocrite and "kill" my testimony. Yet, if I admit that I'm a sinner AND still suffer a multitude of sinful desires, but I proclaim that God healed my drug addiction fully to the point of destroying ALL desire for drug use, then, if I'm caught in sexual immorality I'm a sinner, yet if I never do another drug again then my sin of sexual immorality takes NOTHING away from my proclamation of God Healing me of drug addiction. Thus, there is a sin unto death and a sin NOT unto death; it's death of our Testimony! Above ALL knowledge of scripture, above ALL theological teachings, and above ALL religions is the testimony of The Lord Jesus Christ's Healing power in our lives. Testimony is actual PROOF that God is real!
  • Jesse - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Jim,

    The sin unto death is the rejection of Christ.

    It says, If any man see his brother, that is, a Christian, sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death.

    It's God's will that if I see a brother or sister involved in a sin that is not unto death, and that's the rejection of Christ, but I can pray for every born again believer, and God will minister to them, because God will not allow His people to live in habitual sin, and I can pray according to His will.

    But then he goes on to say that there is a sin unto death: And I do not say that he shall pray for it.

    1 John 5:17 says that all unrighteousness is sin. That's the non-believer.And there is a sin that's not unto death.

    All the sins that Christians commit are not unto death. The only sin in the bible that is unto death is in Matthew 12:31-32.

    Jesus said wherefore I say unto you, all manner of sin and blasphemy shall be forgiven unto men: but the blasphemy against the Holy Ghost shall not be forgiven unto men.

    And whosoever speaks a word against the Son of Man, it shall be forgiven him: but whosoever speaks against the Holy Ghost, it shall not be forgiven him, neither in this world, neither in the world to come.

    The Holy Spirit is here to convict people of their need of Christ. If you reject His testimony, you have committed the unpardonable sin.

    So he says I can't pray for someone who is rejecting Christ. I can't pray for them to get saved because that's between them and God. I just pray for His will to be done.

    Hope this helps!
  • Jim Miller - 6 months ago
    1 John 5:16 If any man see his brother sin a sin which is not unto death, he shall ask, and he shall give him life for them that sin not unto death. There is a sin unto death: I do not say that he shall pray for it.

    What is this sin that is unto death?
  • Jim Miller - In Reply - 6 months ago
    I think this is what you are asking brother Greimuth. In Genesis 14:17, the term "King's dale" or "King's Valley" refers to a location near the city of Jerusalem. This valley is mentioned in the context of an encounter between Abraham (then known as Abram) and the King of Salem, Melchizedek. Melchizedek, who is described as a priest of God Most High, met Abraham in the King's Valley and blessed him.

    The exact location of the King's Valley is not definitively identified in the Bible, and its precise geographical location remains a subject of debate among scholars and historians. Some believe it to be associated with the Kidron Valley, which runs east of Jerusalem, while others have different interpretations.

    The significance of this passage in Genesis is primarily related to the meeting between Abraham and Melchizedek, which is seen as a foreshadowing of Christ's priesthood in the New Testament, as Melchizedek is described as a priest of God Most High and a type of Christ. The King's Valley serves as the backdrop for this important biblical encounter.
  • Jim Miller - In Reply - 6 months ago
    Excellent explanation and distinction between moral law and ceremonial law.
  • S Spencer - In Reply - 6 months ago
    AMEN CARLETON!

    "In my heart and life it happened. By eagles wings I was carried out of darkness and the bondage of Egypt into a new and better land.

    That reminds me of Philippians 1:6.

    Being confident of this very thing, that he which hath begun a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ:

    God bless


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